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Entries from June 2009

Ritchey backpack

June 5th, 2009 · No Comments

For the month of June, Ritchey are offering a 20% reduction on their water carrying backpack on their website.  With the recent good weather we have been enjoying, this looks increasingly like a good idea.

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Tags: General commentary · Mountain biking

Felt Intl team no more?

June 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Felt bicycles released a statement yesterday announcing the ending of its association with the Felt International MTB team.  The team has had its difficulties this year with financial woes not to mention the disgrace of the teams former star rider Miguel Martinez who was sacked in April (see here for details).

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Tags: General commentary · Mountain biking

Review - Endura Hummvee 3/4 short

June 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Made from durable nylons ripstop material these 3/4 shorts come down to just below the knee and feature two large rear map pockets, a cargo pocket and two zipped hip pockets perfect for your mobile phone.

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Tags: Mountain biking · Reviews

Review - Cannondale Nebula short

June 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment

Cannondale make great gear.  They have been market leaders for a long time and now they are one of the leading green manufacturers.  These bagy shorts are made from 30% recycled material using a fabric that uses polyesthelene terephthalate (PET) the polymer most commonly used in soft drink bottles and reprocesses them into yarn.

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Tags: Mountain biking · Reviews